Chris Myers of Holmes (left) leads a pack of runners in the boys District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis on Saturday. Myers won with a time of 14 minutes, 56.47 seconds. Huskies teammate Nicolas Cortez wound up second in 15:27.92. less

Chris Myers of Holmes (left) leads a pack of runners in the boys District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis on Saturday. Myers won with a time of 14 minutes, 56.47 seconds. Huskies teammate Nicolas Cortez ... more

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer / San Antonio Express-News

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The Varsity girls race gets underway in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Stephanie Barlow of Holmes (third from left, front) won the race with a time of 17:38.10. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

The Varsity girls race gets underway in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Stephanie Barlow of Holmes (third from left, front) won the race with a time of ... more

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Christopher Myers of Holmes approaches the finish line of the Varsity boys race in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Myers won the race with a time of 14:56.47. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Christopher Myers of Holmes approaches the finish line of the Varsity boys race in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Myers won the race with a time of ... more

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, San Antonio Express-News

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Holmes Nicholas Cortez (851) battles Brandeis' Beau Anderson (404) to the finish line for second place ahead of Christian Salazar in the Varsity boys race during the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Cortez held on to finsih second. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Holmes Nicholas Cortez (851) battles Brandeis' Beau Anderson (404) to the finish line for second place ahead of Christian Salazar in the Varsity boys race during the District 27-5A cross country meet at ... more

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, San Antonio Express-News

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Christopher Myers of Holmes crosses the finish line of the Varsity boys race in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Myers won the race with a time of 14:56.47. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Christopher Myers of Holmes crosses the finish line of the Varsity boys race in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Myers won the race with a time of ... more

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, San Antonio Express-News

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Steven's Kirsten Barton runs ahead of Warren's Kelsey Persyn as they approach the finish line of the Varsity girls race in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Barton took second with a time of 18:03.14 while Persyn finished third in 18:03.36. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Steven's Kirsten Barton runs ahead of Warren's Kelsey Persyn as they approach the finish line of the Varsity girls race in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, ... more

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, San Antonio Express-News

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Steve Barlow (right) holds Dina Romero's hand as her mother, Rosilia Sanchez (left) stands next to her in the stands during the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Dina, who would be a senior this year at Business Careers High School and on the varsity Cross Country Team, was hospitalized in May after suffering a brain aneurysm. She is currently homebound after being released from the hospital last Thursday. The Holmes Cross Country team wore pink shitrs to the meet to support Breast Cancer Awaremenss and to support their fellow teammate. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Steve Barlow (right) holds Dina Romero's hand as her mother, Rosilia Sanchez (left) stands next to her in the stands during the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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The Varsity boys race gets underway in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Christopher Myers of Holmes (869) won the race with a time of 14:56.47. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

The Varsity boys race gets underway in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Christopher Myers of Holmes (869) won the race with a time of 14:56.47. MARVIN ... more

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, San Antonio Express-News

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The Varsity girls race gets underway in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Stephanie Barlow of Holmes (847) won the race with a time of 17:38.10. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

The Varsity girls race gets underway in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Stephanie Barlow of Holmes (847) won the race with a time of 17:38.10. MARVIN ... more

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, San Antonio Express-News

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Damallie Ortiz (right) of the Holmes Cross Country team plays "Rock Paper Scissors" with Dina Romero (seated) as Rosilia Sanchez, her mother (from left), Claudia Ramos and Araceli Sanchez look on during the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Dina, who would be a senior this year at Business Careers High School and on the varsity Cross Country Team, was hospitalized in May after suffering a brain aneurysm. She is currently homebound after being released from the hospital last Thursday. The Holmes Cross Country team wore pink shitrs to the meet to support Breast Cancer Awaremenss and to support their fellow teammate. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Damallie Ortiz (right) of the Holmes Cross Country team plays "Rock Paper Scissors" with Dina Romero (seated) as Rosilia Sanchez, her mother (from left), Claudia Ramos and Araceli Sanchez look on during the ... more

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, San Antonio Express-News

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Christopher Myers of Holmes (left) leads a pack of runners in the Varsity boys race during the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Myers won the race with a time of 14:56.47. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Christopher Myers of Holmes (left) leads a pack of runners in the Varsity boys race during the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Myers won the race with a ... more

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, San Antonio Express-News

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Damallie Ortiz (right) of the Holmes Cross Country team plays "Rock Paper Scissors" with Dina Romero (seated) as Rosilia Sanchez, her mother (from left), Claudia Ramos and Araceli Sanchez look on during the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Dina, who would be a senior this year at Business Careers High School and on the varsity Cross Country Team, was hospitalized in May after suffering a brain aneurysm. She is currently homebound after being released from the hospital last Thursday. The Holmes Cross Country team wore pink shitrs to the meet to support Breast Cancer Awaremenss and to support their fellow teammate. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Damallie Ortiz (right) of the Holmes Cross Country team plays "Rock Paper Scissors" with Dina Romero (seated) as Rosilia Sanchez, her mother (from left), Claudia Ramos and Araceli Sanchez look on during the ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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The Varsity girls race gets underway in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Stephanie Barlow of Holmes (third from left, front) won the race with a time of 17:38.10. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

The Varsity girls race gets underway in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Stephanie Barlow of Holmes (third from left, front) won the race with a time of ... more

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, San Antonio Express-News

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Dina Romero (17, front) poses for a photo with her family: Aracili Sanchez (14, from left), Armando Sanchez, Abram Sanchez, Daisy Sanchez (16) and her mother Rosilia Sanchez in the stands during the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Dina, who would be a senior this year at Business Careers High School and on the varsity Cross Country Team, was hospitalized in May after suffering a brain aneurysm. She is currently homebound after being released from the hospital last Thursday. The Holmes Cross Country team wore pink shitrs to the meet to support Breast Cancer Awaremenss and to support their fellow teammate. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Dina Romero (17, front) poses for a photo with her family: Aracili Sanchez (14, from left), Armando Sanchez, Abram Sanchez, Daisy Sanchez (16) and her mother Rosilia Sanchez in the stands during the District ... more

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Steven's Kirsten Barton (right) crosses the finish line of the Varsity girls race ahead of Warren's Kelsey Persyn in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Barton took second with a time of 18:03.14 while Persyn finished third in 18:03.36. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Steven's Kirsten Barton (right) crosses the finish line of the Varsity girls race ahead of Warren's Kelsey Persyn in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. ... more

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The Varsity boys leave the starting line of the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net

The Varsity boys leave the starting line of the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, San Antonio Express-News

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Stephanie Barlow of Holmes approaches the finish line of the Varsity girls race in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Barlow won the race with a time of 17:38.10. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Stephanie Barlow of Holmes approaches the finish line of the Varsity girls race in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Barlow won the race with a time of ... more

Photo: MARVIN PFEIFFER, Marvin Pfeiffer/ Express-News

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Holmes' Stephanie Barlow crosses the finish line of the Varsity girls race in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Barlow won the race with a time of 17:38.10. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net less

Holmes' Stephanie Barlow crosses the finish line of the Varsity girls race in the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Barlow won the race with a time of ... more

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The Varsity girls leave the starting line of the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net

The Varsity girls leave the starting line of the District 27-5A cross country meet at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, San Antonio Express-News

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Holmes' Barlow, Myers land cross country titles

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Stephanie Barlow and Chris Myers had different strategies for Saturday's District 27-5A cross country meet, but the results were the same — each finished with commanding individual victories for Holmes.

Barlow claimed her third district title in a row by covering the 3-mile course at Brandeis in a time of 17 minutes, 38.10 seconds. She outpaced second-place finisher Kirsten Barton of Stevens by 25 seconds.

Barlow shot out from the start and immediately mounted a huge lead. The senior said she wanted to practice maintaining a fast pace in preparation for the Region IV meet, which will be held Saturday at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio.

“I knew that if I kept fighting that I would be able to do what I needed to do,” Barlow said.

After finishing second at district last year, Myers took the boys race in 14:56.47 over 3 miles.